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| July 1, 2025

Summerific® Perfect Storm Hibiscus (Hibiscus ‘ Perfect Storm’)

The Prettiest Storm You’ll See This Summer Why We Love It:The contrast of the near-black, glossy leaves and the gigantic ruffled pink and white flowers make this hibiscus a known showstopper. Summerific® Perfect Storm Hibiscus features bold pink round flowers with white overtones and red eyes at the ends of the stems from mid summer […]

Plants

| June 1, 2025

Orange Pekoe® Crocosmia (Crocosmia ‘Pek Or’)

Orange You Glad We Have Another Recommendation For You? Why We Love It:Orange Pekoe® Crocosmia features orange tubular flowers with yellow overtones gracefully arching above the foliage from mid to late summer, which emerge from distinctive scarlet flower buds. The flowers are excellent for cutting and attract hummingbirds all season. Know Before You Plant:Orange Pekoe® […]

Plants

| May 1, 2025

Concorde Japanese Barberry (Berberis thunbergii ‘Concorde’)

An Uncommon Purple Accent Why We Love It:Concorde Japanese Barberry has attractive deep purple deciduous foliage which emerges red in spring and turns an outstanding scarlet in the fall. It features tiny clusters of yellow flowers hanging below the branches in mid spring. The fruits are showy scarlet drupes displayed from early to late fall. […]

Plants

| March 1, 2025

Minerva Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus Syriacus ‘Minerva’)

Start Attracting Pollinators Early! Why We Love It:A good choice for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds to your yard, but is not particularly attractive to deer who tend to leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. What a relief for us in Waukesha! Minerva Rose of Sharon features bold lavender trumpet-shaped flowers with dark red […]

Plants

| January 1, 2025

Russian Cypress (Microbiota Decussata)

A Graceful Hardy Groundcover Why We Love it:Closely resembling a spreading juniper in shape but with the foliage of arborvitae, the Russian Cypress is a graceful groundcover evergreen many may over look when looking to design their landscape. This little known but hardy shrub has lush spearmint green foliage that stand out in every season. […]

Plants

| August 1, 2024

Exclamation! London Planetree (Platanus x acerifolia ‘Morton Circle’)

Pyramidal form, interesting bark, and tolerance of alkaline soils are just a few of the things we like about this large canopy tree. Why We Love It: Broad leaves, fast growth rate, interesting “camouflage” colored bark, and consistent stately form make this a good option for large spaces where a big shade tree is desired. […]

Plants

| May 1, 2024

Royal Raindrops Crabapple (Malus ‘JFS-KW5’)

A feast of color with siting flexibility. Why We Love It: This deciduous flowering tree provides interest year-round. The foliage emerges purple-burgundy and maintains a purple hue throughout summer. In autumn, the foliage of ‘Royal Raindrops’ turns a vibrant orange-red. We enjoy the stunning display of pink flowers in spring, followed by tiny red crabapples that […]

Plants

| March 1, 2024

Koreanspice Viburnum (Viburnum carlesii)

Intensely fragrant. Why we Love it: Koreanspice Viburnum offers multi-season interest. Distinctive red buds precede highly fragrant Spring flowers. Come Fall, the shrub is adorned in red again as the leaves turn color. The flowers alone are a great reason to plant Koreanspice Viburnum. Oft-enjoyed for their delightful fragrance, they provide great visual interest as well. […]

Plants

| February 1, 2024

Meadowlark Forsythia (Forsythia ‘Meadowlark’)

Vibrant blooms usher in spring! Why we Love it: Like the birds they are named after, Meadowlark Forsythia, with their showy yellow display, are a welcome sign that Spring has arrived. This deciduous shrub flowers early in the season, before its dark green leaves emerge. With its large size and excellent flower bud hardiness, Meadowlark […]

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